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Wheezing And Cough On Consumption Of Alcohol. Reasons Of It And Relief Measures?
I am a 23 year old female. I am 5' 10" and I weigh about 160(ish) pounds. I am not a big drinker, but occasionally I will have a couple. Whenever I drink I immediately have a harder time breathing (almost like my lungs are full). It makes me wheeze and cough. It makes no difference whether I have had a lot to drink or just one sip. Why does this happen? (If it helps I also get really warm and my cheeks flush from the warmth)
Thu, 26 Sep 2013
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Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Due to antigen antibody reaction person develops allergy and this allergy develops bronchoconstriction .
This bronchoconstriction develops cough , difficulty in breathing , hot flashes ( due to reaction ) and this is known as asthmatic allergic attack.
Once you sip alcohol , at once it causes allergy and symptoms starts instantly.
In my opinion you should not drink such type of drinks which causes allergy.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Due to antigen antibody reaction person develops allergy and this allergy develops bronchoconstriction .
This bronchoconstriction develops cough , difficulty in breathing , hot flashes ( due to reaction ) and this is known as asthmatic allergic attack.
Once you sip alcohol , at once it causes allergy and symptoms starts instantly.
In my opinion you should not drink such type of drinks which causes allergy.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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